Serving 512 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Falkner Attendance Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 512 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in MS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Falkner Attendance Center's student population of 512 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
512 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Falkner Attendance Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Falkner Attendance Center is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#553 out of 805 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
5%
Black
10%
47%
White
83%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
20%
26%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Falkner Attendance Center's ranking?
Falkner Attendance Center is ranked #553 out of 805 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Mississippi.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Falkner Attendance Center?
The graduation rate of Falkner Attendance Center is 90%, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 89%.
How many students attend Falkner Attendance Center?
512 students attend Falkner Attendance Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Falkner Attendance Center students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Falkner Attendance Center?
Falkner Attendance Center has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Falkner Attendance Center offer ?
Falkner Attendance Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Falkner Attendance Center part of?
Falkner Attendance Center is part of North Tippah School District.
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